running russell simmons

On the premiere of 'Running Russell Simmons' (Tue., 10PM ET on OXY), assistant Christina is having her boss's penthouse cleaned. She receives a horrifying update: "All these ladies keep asking me about cleaning materials for a chalkboard. Do you know anything about a chalkboard?"

Christina bolts down the hall and stares aghast at a work of art above the staircase. "How many times did I tell them, 'Do not touch anything on the walls'! This was not a chalkboard. It's a piece of art." Apparently, it is (er, was) a Gary Simmons piece from the '90s worth $100,000.

Good thing Russell is meditating when Christina breaks the news. He's very Zen about it. "It's a [beep] painting, don't worry ... Baby, it's not your fault. Don't carry the weight. Let it go." Of course, it also helps that the artwork is insured...

Every once in a while, a show comes along that proves TV can actually be educational. This week, I preview one of those shows, 'Great Migrations.' National Geographic's new 7-part special is full of breathtaking footage of animals all around the globe and fun facts. Like what, exactly, is this animal?
I also have scoop on AMC's 'The Walking Dead,' straight from the show's zombie-killing cast. Are you pumped for this new series? Tell me why in the comments and you could win some cool limited edition 'Walking Dead' freebies.

Then I check in with Russell Simmons -- the man behind Def Jam, Phat Farm, various charities and hip-hop site GlobalGrind.com (not to mention some very entertaining tweets) -- and the ladies behind his businesses to hear about their new show 'Running Russell Simmons.'

Got questions? E-mail me TV questions at TheTVShowGirl@aol.com and I'll try to get you answers on the show. -- By Maggie Furlong